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Simmonds took a couple of bad penalties in Game 2, both of which led to Lightning power-play goals. Simmonds will be replaced by Jason Spezza.

Acciari did not play in Game 1 vs. the Capitals but is expected to replace Ryan Lomberg in the lineup for Game 2. Acciari had three goals and five assists (eight points) in 18 games this season.

Bunting missed the final three games of the regular season and Game 1 vs. the Lightning but will replace Kyle Clifford (suspended) for Game 2. Bunting had an outstanding season on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, scoring 23 goals with 40 assists (63 points) in 79 games.

Bunting missed the final three games of the regular season, was not on the ice for Sunday's practice and is listed as doubtful to play in Game 1. With Bunting likely not available, Alex Kerfoot is expected to skate on the top line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.


Dineen suffered an undisclosed injury in Minnesota on Tuesday and will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game in Dallas. Dineen has picked up seven assists in 32 games this season but is pointless in his last eight games.



Bunting will miss the last couple of games with the injury he suffered early in the Maple Leafs' loss in Florida on Saturday. There has been no word on his availability for Game 1 of the postseason.
